Evening news wrap: Iran hits Saudi’s Aramco and Kuwait refinery; Sensex tanks around 2,500 points & more | India News
- Iran has attacked energy sites across the region, including facilities linked to Saudi Aramco, following an Israeli attack on southern Persia, warning of “uncontrollable consequences” globally as oil prices rise.
- With a projectile landing just 350 meters from the Bushehr nuclear power plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency has raised serious safety concerns despite no damage to the reactor.
- The Sensex tumbled over 2,500 points, with rising crude prices wiping out Rs 11 lakh crore in investor wealth and the US Fed’s stance triggering massive selling.
- Bharatiya Janata Party has released 88 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections, CM Himanta Biswa Sharma will contest from Jalukbari.
- The Kerala High Court has dismissed the PIL against the Board of Control for Cricket in India, clearing the way for IPL 2026 to begin on March 28.
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Iran has hit Saudi Aramco and Kuwait refineries after Israel attacked South Persia
Iran has raised tensions across the Gulf by launching coordinated attacks on key energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the SAMREF refinery, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil.The strikes were in retaliation for an earlier Israeli attack on Iran’s vital South Pars gas field, a move strongly condemned by Tehran.Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian warned of “uncontrollable consequences” that could spill over into the global conflict. Iran has also targeted LNG facilities in Qatar and set fire to two refineries in Kuwait, intensifying fears of a wider regional crisis. Read the full story
Just 350 meters away: Projectile attack near Bushehr nuclear reactor, says IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported a serious safety scare after a missile struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, landing just 350 meters from the reactor. Although the main facility was intact and no injuries were reported, the proximity of the strike raised warnings about nuclear safety risks.IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi stressed that any attack near a nuclear facility violates important safety rules during conflict. Iran and Russia claimed the missile hit a wide area, raising concerns about a possible radiological incident as tensions between Tehran, Israel and the United States continue. Read the full story
Stock market crash: Sensex falls by nearly 2,500 points – the main reason for the fall
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off, with the BSE Sensex plunging above 2,500 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below the 23,200 mark after logging gains for three consecutive sessions. The downturn has wiped out over Rs 11 lakh crore of investors’ assets, largely driven by rising global crude oil prices and cautious policy by the US Federal Reserve. The Nifty50 ended the session down 776 points or 3.26% at 23,002.15. The BSE Sensex closed down 2,497 points or 3.26% at 74,207.24. Nifty Realty was the worst performer, down over 3%, followed by Nifty Auto and Nifty Private Bank, both down close to 3%. Read the full story
Assam Assembly Election 2026: BJP releases list of 88 candidates
Bharatiya Janata Party released the first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma will again contest from Jalukbari.Under the alliance formula, the BJP will contest 89 seats in the 126-member assembly alongside partners AGP and BPF. The list reflects a mix of continuity and change, including several high-profile defections from the Congress, while 11 sitting MLAs have been dropped. Notably, only five female candidates have been fielded, highlighting ongoing concerns about gender representation.Read the full story
IPL name row: Kerala High Court dismisses PIL against BCCI
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the use of the name “Indian Premier League” by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The petitioner argued that the league is not an official national tournament and should not bear its name.A bench headed by Chief Justice Soumen Sen found no merit in the plea, observing that the league has been around for years and the objection came too late. With the legal hurdles cleared, the 19th season of the IPL is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match. Read the full story
